In a recent announcement, the United States Coast Guard highlighted a growing national concern: the rise of unregulated substances that threaten the safety, health, and readiness of the force. Consequently,...

Recent headlines about marijuana rescheduling have sparked confusion across industries, especially for employers, Medical Review Officers (MROs), and supervisors responsible for maintaining safe, drug-free workplaces. On April 23, 2026, the...

Many employers have a drug and alcohol free workplace policy tucked into an employee handbook which was carefully written years ago and is rarely revisited unless an issue arises. But...

Many employers see a failed background check due to a history of substance use and associated criminal charges, and shut the door on a potential new employee.  But what if...